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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,895 cc

XTA 211MOT history

XTA 211 is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Feb 2000. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 163,474 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

XTA 211 blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jul 2027
Mileage
163,474 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,817 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
XTA 211
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
18 Feb 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

XTA 211 was last recorded at 163,474 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 1,349 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Jul 2014: 12,050 miles, lower than 115,756 miles on 10 Jul 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
162,125 miles · 9 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,349 miles
Average per year
3,817 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,474 miles
  • 2025 – 162,125 miles
  • 2024 – 159,433 miles
  • 2023 – 155,646 miles
  • 2022 – 151,876 miles
  • 2021 – 146,514 miles
  • 2020 – 142,870 miles
  • 2019 – 140,713 miles
  • 2018 – 137,548 miles
  • 2017 – 134,745 miles
  • 2016 – 131,901 miles
  • 2015 – 126,154 miles
  • 2014 – 12,050 miles
  • 2013 – 115,756 miles
  • 2012 – 112,536 miles
  • 2011 – 108,052 miles
  • 2010 – 104,115 miles
  • 2009 – 99,194 miles
  • 2008 – 95,253 miles
  • 2007 – 91,226 miles
  • 2006 – 87,081 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,474 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Engine management light illuminated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,474 miles (+1,349)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    163,474 miles
    Test number
    912860553452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass162,125 miles (+2,692)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    162,125 miles
    Test number
    561021530504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass159,433 miles (+3,787)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    159,433 miles
    Test number
    732513865538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass155,646 miles (+3,770)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    155,646 miles
    Test number
    190278932131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass151,876 miles (+5,362)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    151,876 miles
    Test number
    238926368120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass146,514 miles (+3,644)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    146,514 miles
    Test number
    841323756618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass142,870 miles (+2,157)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    142,870 miles
    Test number
    922755013013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass140,713 miles (+3,165)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    140,713 miles
    Test number
    108177834906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass137,548 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    137,548 miles
    Test number
    359682808331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail137,539 miles (+2,794)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,539 miles
    Test number
    323469582770
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  11. Pass134,745 miles (+40)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    134,745 miles
    Test number
    240045912416
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light illuminated
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
  12. Fail134,705 miles (+2,804)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,705 miles
    Test number
    598581110172
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light illuminated
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
  13. Pass131,901 miles (+5,747)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    131,901 miles
    Test number
    894420398506
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket corroded
  14. Pass126,154 miles (+114,104)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    126,154 miles
    Test number
    725980962716
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  15. Pass12,050 miles (-103,706)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    12,050 miles
    Test number
    255520194184
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine management light on
  16. Pass115,756 miles2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    115,756 miles
    Test number
    459621893175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front tyre cracked
    • NoteOffside front tyre cracked
  17. Fail115,756 miles (+3,220)2 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,756 miles
    Test number
    676760793199
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front tyre cracked
    • NoteOffside front tyre cracked
  18. Pass112,536 miles (+4,484)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    112,536 miles
    Test number
    398722792166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass108,052 miles (+3,937)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    108,052 miles
    Test number
    676332881125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  20. Pass104,115 miles (+4,921)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    104,115 miles
    Test number
    994170590114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass99,194 miles (+3,941)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    99,194 miles
    Test number
    191965189179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass95,253 miles (+4,027)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    95,253 miles
    Test number
    710484598150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass91,226 miles (+4,145)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    91,226 miles
    Test number
    863541387117
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass87,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    87,081 miles
    Test number
    803946696131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about XTA 211

What vehicle is registration XTA 211 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show XTA 211 on a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Feb 2000. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does XTA 211 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on XTA 211 is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on XTA 211?
The MOT on XTA 211 is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has XTA 211 done?
XTA 211 was recorded at 163,474 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 3,817 miles a year.
Has XTA 211 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. XTA 211 has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on XTA 211 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Jul 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on XTA 211 find?
XTA 211 passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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